straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
to name; to call; to christen; to term
two kinds; second-class (e.g. mail)
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
refinement; elegance; grace
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
rustic simplicity; homeliness; unsophisticated; naive; honest; simple
(unrefined) brown sugar; muscovado
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
somewhat below; slightly below
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
alternately; by turns; one after the other
sterilization; sterilisation; disinfection
member of one's in-group (e.g. family member, colleague)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
present; gift; to give a present or gift
self-consciousness; self-awareness
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
shyness; bashfulness; shame
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
super work; tremendous work; spectacular; blockbuster
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
one's possessions; ownership